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Corby Technical School
Cottingham Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1TD, North Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.6 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
987
Capacity
1,018
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 51% nationally. While 61% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, a notable 83% progress to university, though none enter top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 56% recommending the school, indicating room for improvement in community engagement.
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Last inspected: 25 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.7 | Bottom 49% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 61% | Bottom 37% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 43% | Bottom 47% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 55% | Top 33% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 30% | Top 33% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 83% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 12 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (81 responses)
★★★★3.1
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
86%
My child feels safe
77%
My child makes good progress
72%
School has high expectations
70%
My child is happy
65%
Progress is communicated
65%
I'd recommend this school
56%
School supports development
56%
Behaviour is good
52%
School keeps me informed
51%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British53.8%
White Other27.8%
Black African6.0%
Other1.9%
Asian Other1.6%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Black Other0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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52.48749, -0.69188 · NN17 1TD
School details
Local authorityNorth Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138254
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.corbytechnicalschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Corby Technical School rated by Ofsted?
Corby Technical School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 March 2025.
Is Corby Technical School a good school?
Corby Technical School scores 23.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Corby Technical School?
Based on 81 Ofsted Parent View responses, Corby Technical School receives a satisfaction score of 62% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Corby Technical School in GCSEs?
Corby Technical School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.7. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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